Go to their Go Fund Me to help get them re-opened! Best coffee and atmosphere in LA.
John Yanagisaws
Too bad this place is closed.Rating is for 6 months ago.Good service, good coffee, friendly staff, some pastries. Go by every 2 days but appears it will not reopen. Part of church that does work for the area. It was great for the community.
Janet K.
I once came to this cafe and loved my experience. I didn't fully understand the concept of a donations funded coffee shop. How do they make money? I assume people are thoughtful and pay what they can. But my dilemma was finding a place to get some work done while I was in the Santa Monica/ Promenade area. While looking up cafes with wifi and a nice working space, I gave this coffee shop a try and I really liked it. Cute, spacious, quirky, artistic, hipster vibe in here. The place was very vibrant with a lot of windows shedding sunlight which you can use the blinds if you don't like the sun peeking through. A lot of comfortable chairs and enough space to use laptop, and spread out some documents. I just ordered a simple black coffee because I needed strong coffee that day. I would definitely come back if I needed a place to work in the area.
malisa bickers
The customer service is amazing and the coffee is great, donation based shop. A great place to hangout in Santa Monica.
Jeffery Johnston
I actually like the view here even though it's mainly people watching?
JJ B.
I came in consistently for one month offering up to 10 dollars in donations every time excluding tip including a coffee. One morning I come in and the manager explains that my donations are not enough, even though I always tip two extra dollars on top of the cost of food. Look, this is a donation based coffee shop that refuses to accept donations. Why do you even say you accept donations? You don't. Instead, just give a price to pay so you don't completely embarrass me in front of others. Shame on you, Metropolis. If you're not willing to accept donations please change your status as a business to a money laundering facility. I've seen others come in with just .50 cents in their pocket and you still serve them- yet you felt it was noble to ridicule me when I typically pay up to 10 dollars. Please shut down.
Callie A.
Great concept, terrible coffee. I love that it is a name your price nonprofit for the homeless. That is amazing. But I got an ice latte and I took one sip and just threw it out. One of the worst coffees I've ever had.
Autumn S.
Great coffee from Golden State, huge artsy atmosphere, and best/most uniquely of all, it's a donation-based coffee shop. WHAT. YEAH. "Choose what you pay." So many pour over options, I had a Zanzibar peaberry that was perfect. Would be a great study/work spot! Ample metered street parking :)
Sam R.
This was my first time working out of a cafe since the pandemic hit. I had an appointment nearby and needed a place to work out of for a couple hours. I didn't know that this cafe was donation based before arriving, but I love the concept. Employees were not pushy, in fact the staff were some of the nicest I've encountered since pre-pandemic times. My cortado was also made perfectly. Only downside is no free parking (those $2.50/hr SM meters are devastating). There are lots of tables for working both inside and outside of the cafe. This was such a comfortable spot, I'll make sure to come back next time I'm in the area!
Laura Lewkowicz
Best cappuccino in town!Great atmosphere and the servers are wonderful people.... love this place!?☕?☕?
love this place ! the guys that work here are very kind !!! and the coffee is terrific !
Kislev A.
Great concept: You pay what you want for whatever you order and it goes to their non-profit. The indoor dining (and work) space is beautiful and the concept is great, but not so much the coffee.
Faith W.
such a cute cafe with the most beautiful, comfortable, homey, and relaxing space, great for studying!
Jonathan Brijmohan
Awesome place with awesome people.
Ryan Malcolm Linstead
Great atmosphere to relax, drink, and make friends.
Go to their Go Fund Me to help get them re-opened! Best coffee and atmosphere in LA.
Too bad this place is closed.Rating is for 6 months ago.Good service, good coffee, friendly staff, some pastries. Go by every 2 days but appears it will not reopen. Part of church that does work for the area. It was great for the community.
I once came to this cafe and loved my experience. I didn't fully understand the concept of a donations funded coffee shop. How do they make money? I assume people are thoughtful and pay what they can. But my dilemma was finding a place to get some work done while I was in the Santa Monica/ Promenade area. While looking up cafes with wifi and a nice working space, I gave this coffee shop a try and I really liked it. Cute, spacious, quirky, artistic, hipster vibe in here. The place was very vibrant with a lot of windows shedding sunlight which you can use the blinds if you don't like the sun peeking through. A lot of comfortable chairs and enough space to use laptop, and spread out some documents. I just ordered a simple black coffee because I needed strong coffee that day. I would definitely come back if I needed a place to work in the area.
The customer service is amazing and the coffee is great, donation based shop. A great place to hangout in Santa Monica.
I actually like the view here even though it's mainly people watching?
I came in consistently for one month offering up to 10 dollars in donations every time excluding tip including a coffee. One morning I come in and the manager explains that my donations are not enough, even though I always tip two extra dollars on top of the cost of food. Look, this is a donation based coffee shop that refuses to accept donations. Why do you even say you accept donations? You don't. Instead, just give a price to pay so you don't completely embarrass me in front of others. Shame on you, Metropolis. If you're not willing to accept donations please change your status as a business to a money laundering facility. I've seen others come in with just .50 cents in their pocket and you still serve them- yet you felt it was noble to ridicule me when I typically pay up to 10 dollars. Please shut down.
Great concept, terrible coffee. I love that it is a name your price nonprofit for the homeless. That is amazing. But I got an ice latte and I took one sip and just threw it out. One of the worst coffees I've ever had.
Great coffee from Golden State, huge artsy atmosphere, and best/most uniquely of all, it's a donation-based coffee shop. WHAT. YEAH. "Choose what you pay." So many pour over options, I had a Zanzibar peaberry that was perfect. Would be a great study/work spot! Ample metered street parking :)
This was my first time working out of a cafe since the pandemic hit. I had an appointment nearby and needed a place to work out of for a couple hours. I didn't know that this cafe was donation based before arriving, but I love the concept. Employees were not pushy, in fact the staff were some of the nicest I've encountered since pre-pandemic times. My cortado was also made perfectly. Only downside is no free parking (those $2.50/hr SM meters are devastating). There are lots of tables for working both inside and outside of the cafe. This was such a comfortable spot, I'll make sure to come back next time I'm in the area!
Best cappuccino in town!Great atmosphere and the servers are wonderful people.... love this place!?☕?☕?
Restaurantji Recommends
love this place ! the guys that work here are very kind !!! and the coffee is terrific !
Great concept: You pay what you want for whatever you order and it goes to their non-profit. The indoor dining (and work) space is beautiful and the concept is great, but not so much the coffee.
such a cute cafe with the most beautiful, comfortable, homey, and relaxing space, great for studying!
Awesome place with awesome people.
Great atmosphere to relax, drink, and make friends.